DD8 2LY is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DD8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2LY) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case DD which means Dundee.
- Postal District. In our case DD8.
- Postal Sector. In our case DD8 2.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LY.
The regional mail center for the post area DD is the Scottish Distribution Centre, which is located at Canyon Road, Excelsior Park, Netherton Industrial Est, WISHAW, ML2 0XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the DD8 2LY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
DD8 2LY is within Craichie.
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| Latitude | 56.6108466821 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.79233423743 |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forfar | 4.34 | WNW | 302.05 |
| Carnoustie | 8.21 | SSE | 157.20 |
| Arbroath | 8.63 | ESE | 112.84 |
| Monifieth | 8.89 | S | 185.86 |
| Brechin | 9.79 | NNE | 30.81 |
| Broughty Ferry | 10.43 | SSW | 197.87 |
| Montrose | 14.14 | ENE | 61.02 |
| Alyth | 16.70 | W | 272.81 |
| Coupar Angus | 18.70 | WSW | 256.32 |
| Laurencekirk | 19.79 | NE | 38.74 |
| Newburgh | 24.83 | SW | 223.70 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Forfar
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | W 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 1.00% | W 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 0.00% | W 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 3.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 17.00% | SW 18 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 50.00% | WSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 2.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 48.00% | SW 22 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 22 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 20.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 18.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 25 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 17.00% | W 25 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 13.00% | W 22 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 5.00% | W 22 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 4.00% | W 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 4.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 4.00% | W 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | W 22 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 22 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 18 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 0.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 5.00% | W 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 6.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 13.00% | WSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 11 mph |
Schools within a five minute Drive
Nearest Opticians
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ARBROATH)
Address: 215 HIGH STREET, ARBROATH, ANGUS, DD11 1DZ
Distance: 8.70 miles
Contact: :
4927 DUNDEE MILTON
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, LONGTOWN ROAD, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD4 7RX
Distance: 10.68 miles
Contact: :
DUNDEE DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 53 MURRAYGATE, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2EA
Distance: 12.21 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - PANMURE ST)
Address: 10 PANMURE STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 2BW
Distance: 12.23 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DUNDEE - REFORM STREET)
Address: 2-4 REFORM STREET, DUNDEE, ANGUS, DD1 1UL
Distance: 12.40 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (ST ANDREWS)
Address: 9 BELL STREET, ST. ANDREWS, FIFE, KY16 9UR
Distance: 18.73 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ACADEMY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: ACADEMY STREET, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2HA
Distance: 4.12 miles
Contact: tel: 01307 462316
LOUR ROAD GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 3 LOUR ROAD, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2AS
Distance: 4.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01307 463122
RAVENSWOOD SURGERY
Address: NEW ROAD, FORFAR, ANGUS, DD8 2AE
Distance: 4.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01307 463558
ANGUS SPECIALIST SERVICES
Address: ANGUS HOUSE, ORCHARDBANK BUSINESS PARK, ORCHARD LOAN, FORFAR, DD8 1AN
Distance: 5.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01356 665042
CARNOUSTIE MEDICAL GROUP
Address: PARKVIEW PRIMARY CARE CENTRE, BARRY ROAD, CARNOUSTIE, ANGUS, DD7 7RB
Distance: 7.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01241 859888
MONIFIETH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MONIFIETH HEALTH CENTRE, VICTORIA STREET, MONIFIETH, DUNDEE, DD5 4LX
Distance: 8.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01382 534301
Transport Links
Train Stations
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Arbroath and Broughty Ferry |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Stephen Gethins |
| Political Party | Scottish National Party |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Angus council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesWhat Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, New Road, FORFAR, DD8 2AE | 6.91 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Tesco, Castle Street, FORFAR, DD8 3HX | 7.16 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Lidl, Queenswell Road, FORFAR, DD8 3JA | 7.25 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Tesco, High Street, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4TP | 14.48 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Tom Johnston Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8XD | 15.59 miles | Directions to Sainsburys |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway West Retail Park, Dundee, DD3 8QB | 11.78 miles | Directions to Kingsway West Retail Park |
| Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre, Dundee, DD1 1DB | 12.16 miles | Directions to Unit Fc6, Wellgate Shopping Centre |
| Unit 8, Cupar, KY15 5JE | 21.94 miles | Directions to Unit 8 |
| Glenrothes North Street,, Glenrothes, KY7 5NW | 31.99 miles | Directions to Glenrothes North Street, |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ | 8.01 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ |
| McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB | 8.34 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Ethiebeaton Park, Monifieth, DUNDEE, DD5 4HB |
| McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT | 10.55 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Longtown Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8JT |
| McDonald's, Reform Street, DUNDEE, DD1 1SG | 12.36 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Reform Street, DUNDEE, DD1 1SG |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Westway Retail Park, ARBROATH, DD11 2NQ | 8.01 miles | Directions to KFC Arbroath - Westway Retail Park |
| KFC, Baldovie Road, DUNDEE, DD4 8UD | 9.89 miles | Directions to KFC Dundee - Tom Johnston Road |
| KFC, Dayton Drive, DUNDEE, DD2 3SQ | 12.50 miles | Directions to KFC Dundee - Camperdown Leisure Park |
| KFC, Moray Park, EDINBURGH, EH7 5TS | 47.25 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Meadowbank Retail Park |
| KFC, Nicolson Street, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DT | 48.29 miles | Directions to KFC Edinburgh - Nicolson Street |